Tasmania is a heart-shaped island 150 miles off the south east coast of Australia. It’s the 26th largest island in the world and home to half a million people. That’s less than 3% of Australia’s population – but Tasmania has 9% of Australia’s artists.They are highly inspired by its’ beauty. 37% of the island is given over to National Parks and World Heritage Sites. Tasmanian wool is rated as the finest in the world…have we whet your appetite? Here are just a few of the fabulous places to visit on this unique island… Popular Attractions Cataract Gorge The Gorge is…
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From Canberra to Sydney with our Garmin Nuvi 255
Tuesday, June 16th, 2009 at
10:37 am
Last week we drove from Canberra to Sydney to attend an affiliate marketing conference. This was an event that came out of the blue for us so it was a spur of the moment decision to attend. Now we’re used to travelling at a moments notice – in fact we prefer it – so only having a couple of days to book accommodation wasn’t a big deal for us. And after quickly checking out the hotels near the event in Hurlstone Park (a suburb of Sydney), we decided instead to stay in the city centre and drive out each day. We…
Circular Quay Sydney – Sydney Harbour Bridge – Sydney Opera House
Wednesday, March 11th, 2009 at
8:13 am
As our hotel (Citigate Central) is not too far from Central Station, we decided to catch the train to Circular Quay. The return ticket cost $4.40, as we were only going to Circular Quay and back, so it wasn’t practical to buy the multi- trip ticket. Walking around Circular Quay gives you a spectacular view of both the Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Sydney Opera House. Both are well known icons in Sydney. Unfortunately since Paula had a bit of a cold and wasn’t feeling too well, we didn’t spend too much time around the Harbour. We walked up to the…
Strolling Around Darling Harbour in Sydney
Wednesday, March 11th, 2009 at
1:31 am
After checking into the hotel and dropping off the cases we head off to Darling Harbour to the Leather Bags and Accessories Show that we have come to attend at the Sydney Convention Centre. Darling Harbour is one of those places that is pleasant to walk through, with its many water features, the Carousel, Imax theatre, and assorted other entertainment and shops – lots of shops. A leisurely stroll along the meandering pathways is a very nice way to spend a couple of hours and there are lots of restaurants at which to enjoy a pleasant meal. Kids of all ages love…
Review: Citigate Central Hotel – Thomas St – Sydney
Wednesday, March 11th, 2009 at
12:34 am
For our two day hiatus to Sydney to attend the Leather Bags and Accessories trade fair we stayed at the Citigate Central Hotel near Darling Harbour. We had stayed here once before when it was known as the Carlton Crest but that was quite a few years ago. We booked the hotel online and it cost $199AUD per night including breakfast. The hotel is situated in Thomas St in Sydney which runs parallel to George St. We like staying in hotels around this area because of the close proximity to Darling Harbour but also because in Thomas St parking is…
Melbourne Cup 2008
Monday, November 3rd, 2008 at
4:44 am
Once a year, here in Australia, we celebrate the Melbourne Cup. It’s pretty much a horse race and horses and jockeys come from all around the world to take part in the race and attempt to win the large prize money and the prestige that goes with winning. For the past couple of years, in some States, the big day has been declared an official public holiday so everyone gets the day off – although maybe not for those who work in the retail industries as I am sure the shops will stay open. Since in previous years we all went…
A Visit to Lake Broadwater Conservation Park – Dalby – Darling Downs
Wednesday, August 27th, 2008 at
4:43 am
We were driving back from Toowoomba, after visiting our daughter in the Toowoomba Hospital, when Val insisted on taking me to see Lake Broadwater. He waxed lyrical about how beautiful this lake is and how it is a conservation refuge area for water birds and other wildlife such as kangaroos. Lake Broadwater is one of the few remaining areas where you can see the vegetation that was common to the Darling Downs before the area was settled. It is (so Val tells me) a lovely place for a picnic outing as the park is provided with tables, barbecues and toilets…
Birthday Celebrations at the Hyatt
Friday, May 9th, 2008 at
12:01 am
Paula and I both celebrate our birthday’s next week and as I will be in Brisbane we decided to treat ourselves to lunch at the Hyatt hotel in Canberra a week ahead of time. Demelza was home from school with a sore foot? so we took her with us for the experience. I had only given her 5 minutes notice to get ready and I think it shows. The cost of the buffet is $35.00 per person and drinks and tea are not included. Something I had forgotten as in the US, soft drinks, tea and coffee are included in price. As always the…
The Beijing Olympic Torch Relay – Canberra 24 April 2008
Thursday, April 24th, 2008 at
7:59 am
The Olympic Torch for the games to be held in Beijing in August passed through Canberra today. The capital is the only Australian city that the torch will be going to. So we set off nice and early because the roads into the city center are all being closed off to through traffic. So Val (husband) and I are in my car and are following Varinia (daugher) my three grandaughers – Ayla, Demelza and Ce’Nedra, in her car. Well what a wild drive this turns out to be. I don’t think Varinia is aware that there are speed limits or that…
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